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Praying Mantis

Mantis religiosa

2 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago
Mantis
Mantodea
Praying mantis
Cardioptera sp.


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2 Comments

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

Mantis religiosa is originated from Africa, accepted as the only Mantis found in Central Europe, in the meanwhile spread over the "whole" globe, but NOT in South America, although there were some (mis-IDed) reports. Unfortunately I can't get closer.

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

nice one; your second photo is not showing up for me; perhaps you can upload it again?

Alano
Spotted by
Alano

MA, Brazil

Spotted on Jun 22, 2012
Submitted on Jun 22, 2012

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